Practical: Step-by-Step Trading Process

⏱ 10 min read 🏷️ Tutorials Updated 2026

1. Select a broker

Choose a regulated broker or reputable exchange suited to your market (see Module 6). Check regulation, spreads and withdrawal reputation.

Complete KYC with a government ID. Enable 2FA via an authenticator app.

Fund your account using a method you understand. Start with capital you can afford to lose.

Load your chart on TradingView for analysis; you’ll execute on your broker/exchange.

Start on a higher timeframe (daily/4h) for context, then drop to your trading timeframe.

Use market structure (HH/HL or LH/LL) to identify the direction. Trade with it, not against it.

Mark key levels and zones where price has reacted before.

Decide your risk (e.g. 1%) and stop placement, then compute position size. Use the position size calculator.

Enter only when your setup and confirmation align. Use the correct order type (market or limit).

Place your stop beyond a structural level immediately — never trade without one.

Set a target giving at least 1:2 risk-to-reward, ideally at the next major level.

Let the trade work. Avoid micromanaging or moving your stop out of fear.

Exit at your stop or target, or manage per your plan (e.g. trail/partial profit). Stick to the rules.

Log the trade in your journal (Module 18), grade your execution, and note lessons for next time.

✅ Tip

Print this list and keep it beside your screen. Follow it on every trade until the routine becomes automatic.

Yes. Run the full process on a demo account until it’s second nature before risking real money.